Backstage News From RAW 25: Jimmy Fallon’s Late Arrival Caused Last Minute Re-Writes, Buzz About Possible WWE Sale, Why Austin & McMahon Opened Show, More

– Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barasso was at Monday’s Raw 25, and had the following to report. This includes that re-writes happening to due Jimmy Fallon being late to arrive…

* Raw 25 was re-written approximately three hours ahead of show time after the creative team found out that Jimmy Fallon could not arrive early enough for pre-tapes and segments with many of the WWE legends.

* The segments planned, including one with the Raw GMs, became introductions and waves to the crowd.

* The show was largely aimed at attracting more casual viewers, which is why it started with Steve Austin and Vince McMahon

* Enzo was scheduled to face off with Goldust but that match was scrapped after the rape allegations against him surfaced. Enzo’s planned spot went to Heath Slater who got put through a table by The Dudley Boyz

* Barrasso also says that WWE was blindsided by the Enzo allegations, which was previously reported.

* One of the big topics backstage was the rumors that The Fox Entertainment group is interested in purchasing WWE.

* Vince McMahon has added no new expenses to WWE and that has fueled the speculation that he is thinking about selling.